| Autor: |
Shah, Jinal, Darda, Shubham, Shah, Prasen, Lakhani, Jitendra D. |
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Journal of Integrated Health Sciences; Jan-Jun2024, Vol. 12 Issue 1, p76-79, 4p |
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Hypophysitis developing secondary to tuberculosis is a very rare clinical entity. Hypophysitis occurs because of inflammation and it may affect the anterior, infundibulum, posterior, or entire pituitary gland. Here, we are presenting a case of a young male having tubercular meningitis who was taking antitubercular treatment for the last 2 months and was having disseminated tuberculosis. The patient presented with severe headache with fever and 4--5 episodes of vomiting. The patient presented with the affection of consciousness in the form of confusion, irritability, and disorientation. High-resolution CT thorax was suggestive of pulmonary tuberculosis (Koch's) with centrilobular nodules and a tree-in-bud appearance. Magnetic resonance imaging brain showed prominent leptomeningeal enhancement with an enlarged pituitary gland with enlarged enhancing stalk suggestive of hypophysitis. The hypophysitis case developing secondary to tuberculosis as a very rare entity is discussed in this case report. This case is also an atypical presentation wherein the pituitary markers are normal in hypophysitis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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